Tender for the Provision of Children Short Breaks
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The London Borough of Hounslow is currently in the tender stage for the procurement titled "Tender for the Provision of Children Short Breaks," focusing on health, social work services, and recreational activities. This opportunity is open under an open procurement procedure, with a budget of £200,000. Interested parties must submit their bids by 9th February 2026.
The procurement aims to engage licensed providers to deliver a variety of short break services for disabled children and young people in Hounslow, London. Key dates include the end of the enquiry period on 30th January 2026 and the award decision expected by 23rd March 2026. This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in health, social work, recreational, cultural, and sporting services.
It is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of offering one-to-one or group activities aimed at enhancing the social development and well-being of disabled children. Eligible businesses should be prepared to engage with the framework agreement process and meet the quality threshold to be appointed. The framework agreement will run until 31st March 2029, with the possibility of a one-year extension, opening further avenues for long-term business growth.
A short break was described as "additional services required to support disabled children and their families; in other words, short breaks are services over and above the universal services expected and available to all families". A short break can be for just a few hours to overnight care or longer, e.g. a holiday, and could be within a variety of settings, including the child's home. Short breaks are designed to engage disabled children and young people in either one to one or group activities, which will be enjoyable, reduce social isolation and contribute to personal and social development and are usually undertaken away from their primary carer.
A short break can be a range of activities; including sports, music sessions, going to the cinema, youth club, after school clubs, play schemes and/or residential care. Whilst all children should be able to access youth clubs, extended schools activities, community and leisure facilities - if additional support is required (e.g. the child requires support through a sessional worker service) - this may then constitute a short break.
Further one year extension
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The contract period is three years.
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